Grandma's country cottage is back on the market; buyer had change of heart. Unique opportunity for those who crave extreme privacy! Super close-in but feels like it's out in the middle of nowhere! Adorable home w/rocking chair screened porch is surrounded by about an acre of woods w/walking paths. Secluded, private, hidden cul-de-sac community is tucked away off the beaten path and has absolutely zero cut-thru traffic. Enjoy walking to Twin Brother's Lakes and nature paths. Less than 5 min from all the fun on Main St Tucker & only 10 min to Decatur.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$352Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by MATT C MYERS• Realty Associates of Atlanta, LLC.
Bought with Mathew Bergen• Peggy Slappey Properties Inc.
Source:FMLS #5757585
Redfin Estimate
$325,185
$148K since sold in January 2017$6,000 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 13.2% lower than the average sale price ($375K) of 6 comparable homes.
Unique opportunity for those who covet extreme privacy! Super close-in property feels like it's out in the middle of no-where, reminiscent of a secluded hunting cabin, and may remind you of Grandma's country cottage. Super adorable home w/rocking chair screened porch is surrounded by roughly an acre of woods! Secluded, private, hidden cul-de-sac nbrhood is tucked away off the beaten path and does not have cut-thru traffic. Walk to nature paths at Twin Brother's Lakes. Only 5 minutes from all the fun on Main St. Tucker & only 10 minutes to Decatur.
FMLS #5757585
Jan 27, 2017
Sold
$177,000
$192/sq ft
Dec 13, 2016
Contingent
—
Nov 7, 2016
Relisted
—
Nov 2, 2016
Contingent
—
Oct 4, 2016
Listed
$185,000
$200/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 9, 1998
Sold
$95,000
$103/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,160 (+2.7%)
$41,400 + $85,960
$127,360
2024
$4,048 (−26.4%)
$41,400 + $85,960
$127,360
2023
$5,502 (+16.8%)
$41,400 + $76,200
$117,600
2022
$4,709 (+23.2%)
$31,640 + $69,320
$100,960
2021
$3,822 (+8.1%)
$31,640 + $47,760
$79,400
2020
$3,534 (+2.3%)
$31,640 + $47,760
$79,400
2019
$3,455 (+11.2%)
$19,920 + $52,120
$72,040
2018
$3,107 (+106.6%)
$19,920 + $43,600
$63,520
2017
$1,504 (+2.7%)
$19,920 + $43,600
$63,520
2016
$1,464 (+63.6%)
$19,920 + $27,880
$47,800
2014
$895 (+44.6%)
$19,920 + $25,600
$45,520
2013
$619 (−26.8%)
$19,920 + $680
$20,600
2012
$846 (−10.2%)
$20,160 + $6,360
$26,520
2011
$942 (−30.4%)
$17,720 + $11,032
$28,752
2010
$1,353 (+22.6%)
$19,760 + $26,080
$45,840
2008
$1,103
Tax history for 3588 Johns Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,160 (+2.7%)
$41,400 + $85,960
$127,360
2024
$4,048 (−26.4%)
$41,400 + $85,960
$127,360
2023
$5,502 (+16.8%)
$41,400 + $76,200
$117,600
2022
$4,709 (+23.2%)
$31,640 + $69,320
$100,960
2021
$3,822 (+8.1%)
$31,640 + $47,760
$79,400
2020
$3,534 (+2.3%)
$31,640 + $47,760
$79,400
2019
$3,455 (+11.2%)
$19,920 + $52,120
$72,040
2018
$3,107 (+106.6%)
$19,920 + $43,600
$63,520
2017
$1,504 (+2.7%)
$19,920 + $43,600
$63,520
2016
$1,464 (+63.6%)
$19,920 + $27,880
$47,800
2014
$895 (+44.6%)
$19,920 + $25,600
$45,520
2013
$619 (−26.8%)
$19,920 + $680
$20,600
2012
$846 (−10.2%)
$20,160 + $6,360
$26,520
2011
$942 (−30.4%)
$17,720 + $11,032
$28,752
2010
$1,353 (+22.6%)
$19,760 + $26,080
$45,840
2008
$1,103
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.91 Acres
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
924
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
DeKalb County
APN
18 144 03 211
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
R-75
Residential Medium Lot-75 District
The purpose and intent of the mayor and council in establishing the R-75 Residential Medium Lot-75 District is as follows: To provide for the protection of neighborhoods within the city where lots have a minimum area of 10,000 sq ft; To provide for compatible infill development in neighborhoods; To provide protections for existing development as new subdivisions are created; To provide flexibility in design on the interior of new development while protecting surrounding development; To ensure that the uses and structures authorized in the R-75 Residential Medium Lot-75 District are those uses and structures designed to serve the housing, recreational, educational, religious, and social needs of the neighborhood; To provide for appropriately sized accessible and useable open space in new developments for health, recreational and social opportunities for city residents; To implement the future development map of the city's most current comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Parking Pad
Open Parking: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Master Bathroom Features: Tub/Shower Combo
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom Features: Other
Interior Features
Interior Features: Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
LaundryFeatures: In Kitchen
Kitchen Features: Country Kitchen,Eat-in Kitchen,Laminate Counters
Dining Room Features: None
Room Type: Family Room
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame
Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
Property Condition: Resale
Green Energy Efficient: Windows
Lot Information
Waterfrontage Length: 0
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee2 Frequency: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Brockett
Middle Or Junior School: Tucker
High School: Tucker
Location Information
Directions: Located behind Rehoboth Church on Lawrenceville Highway and Emory Orthopedic & Spine Hospital off Montreal Rd.
Road Surface Type: Paved
Dekalb - GA
Community Information
Community Features: Fishing, Park
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 924
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.91 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 2012
County: DeKalb County
APN: 18 144 03 211
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Brockett Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
Tucker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
5/10
Tucker High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
4/10
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